As part of ongoing efforts to showcase their growing memberships and the benefits partnership, the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce (KACC) and the Buda Area Chambers of Commerce (BACC) are holding their annual joint business exposition Thursday at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center.

The expo will take place from 3-8 p.m., with more than 70 abusinesses displaying the many services offered to the business and general public.

This event is free and open to the public.

“We welcome everyone from the community for a full afternoon of finding out what is happening in our own backyard.” said KACC Executive Director Ray Hernandez said.

Said BACC Executive Director Dick Schneider, “A strong business community is key to our success of our communities.”

The expo will include $500 in gift cards and a host of other door prizes.

Highlights also include five area restaurants providing a free tasting of great offering to include: The Inn Above Onion Creek, Arby’s, Fox’s Pizza Den, KFC and Pizza Hut.

A resume drop off was added this year, as a host of employers will seek prospective applicants for a variety of positions. Job applicants are asked to bring plenty of resumes.